Ontario Equine Facility Operators: Biosecurity Enhancement Initiative

OMAFRA, through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, has launched a Biosecurity Enhancement Initiative to provide cost-share funding for eligible and approved projects.

Equine Emergency and Disaster Management Resources

Wildfires and Horse Health

Here are two PDFs that teach about smoke inhalation injury in horses.

Ontario Equine Facility Operators: Biosecurity Enhancement Initiative

OMAFRA, through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, has launched a Biosecurity Enhancement Initiative to provide cost-share funding for eligible and approved projects.

2022 OAHN Public Health Update

Provincial Premises Registry

Premises Identification Numbers: how to register, and what you should know. It's fast, easy, and every agri-business in Ontario can have one.

Equine Government, Industry, and Owner Resources

Find links to government agencies, industry, health and wellness resources for horses.

OAHN Network Project: Identification of Culicoides species found in selected areas of Ontario from June - September 2022

OAHN Equine Project: Equine Network Webinar Series

OAHN Equine Network Research Project: Neorickettsia risticii in Ontario: Identifying emerging strains, their diagnosis and environmental risk factors for disease development

OAHN Equine Network Project: Investigation into the seasonal variations in ACTH levels in Ontario’s senior horses

OAHN Equine Network Project: Investigation into the seasonal variations in ACTH levels in Ontario's senior horses (in progress)

OAHN Equine Network Project: Investigation of the molecular prevalence of EHV-1 in placentas from healthy mares

OAHN Equine Network Project: Investigation of a respiratory disease outbreak in the Ontario harness industry and the economic impact on industry participants

OAHN Equine Network Project: ResearchONEquine Website

Short summary and link to the ResearchONEquine website.

OAHN Equine Network Research Project: EHV-1 Abortion Outbreak: Case report and biosecurity awareness

Executive summary, case report, podcast, and infographic.

OAHN Equine Research Project: Seroprevalence of Borrelia burgdorferi and Anaplasma phagocytophilum infection in Ontario horses

Executive summary, full report, and poster for the OAHN Equine research project.

Grad Student Feature: Megan Neely and Seroprevalence of Borrelia burgdorferi and Anaplasma phagocytophilum in Ontario horses

OVC masters student Megan Neely discusses the Seroprevalence of Borrelia burgdorferi and Anaplasma phagocytophilum in Ontario horses project ...

OAHN Equine Project: Equine Network Webinar Series

Podcast: Broodmare Health - How to manage and reduce the impact of equine herpesvirus-1 abortion in your broodmare herd

Dr. Alison Moore is joined by Dr. Tracey Chenier DVM, DVSc, DACVT, Associate Professor of Theriogenology at the Ontario Veterinary College to discuss equine herpesvirus-1 abortion in mares

Equine Podcasts

A link to all OAHN Equine Podcasts.

Ontario Equine Facility Operators: Biosecurity Enhancement Initiative

OMAFRA, through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, has launched a Biosecurity Enhancement Initiative to provide cost-share funding for eligible and approved projects.

Equine Biosecurity Resources

Infographic: Equine herpesvirus-1 abortion

The OAHN Equine network prepared this infographic to help horse owners learn about EHV-1 and how to minimize risk for their horses.

Infographic: Equine Herpes Myeloencephalopathy (EHM)

Learn about prevention, risk, clinical signs, diagnosis, treatment, and reducing the spread of EHM.

OAHN Equine Project: Equine Network Webinar Series

Equine Webinar #5: Equine Asthma with Dr. Laurent Couetil

The fifth and final installment of the 2022 OAHN Equine webinar series.

Ontario Equine Facility Operators: Biosecurity Enhancement Initiative

OMAFRA, through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, has launched a Biosecurity Enhancement Initiative to provide cost-share funding for eligible and approved projects.

Vector-Borne Diseases - Links and Resources

Resources and recent news articles related to tick- and mosquito-borne disease.

Equine Government, Industry, and Owner Resources

Find links to government agencies, industry, health and wellness resources for horses.

Important Contact Information: Equine Network

A list of industry and government contacts.

Continuing Education Links and Resources for Equine Veterinarians

This list of links provides a great starting point for equine vets and owners.

2023 OAHN Public Health Update

2022 OAHN Public Health Update

Ontario Animal Health Network Annual Update

Staying Ahead of the Curve Magazine: The Disease Surveillance Plan 2013-2018

Detailing what the DSP and OAHN completed from 2013-2018, including summaries by network, research projects, equipment purchased, tests developed, and much more.

Infographic: Lyme Disease in Horses – A Guide to What We Know

Learn about transmission, clinical symptoms, testing, diagnosis, treatment, prognosis, risk factors and prevention, vaccination.

OAHN Equine Project: Equine Network Webinar Series

Equine Webinar #5: Equine Asthma with Dr. Laurent Couetil

The fifth and final installment of the 2022 OAHN Equine webinar series.

OAHN Equine Webinar #4 Recording: Vitamin E and Selenium with Dr. Shannon Pratt Phillips

OAHN Equine Webinar #3 Recording: Pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID) in the horse with Dr. Kristen Thane

Video and handout from Dr. Thane's webinar on PPID in the horse.

OAHN Equine Webinar #1 Recording: Sustainable Parasite Control for Horses, with Dr. Andrew Peregrine

OAHN Equine Webinars 2022

Provincial Premises Registry

Premises Identification Numbers: how to register, and what you should know. It's fast, easy, and every agri-business in Ontario can have one.

Wildfires and Horse Health

Here are two PDFs that teach about smoke inhalation injury in horses.

Farriers: Working in a COVID-19 pandemic

A guide on taking precautionary measures for farriers while working in a COVID-19 pandemic

COVID-19: Caring for your Horse During a Pandemic

At present, there is no evidence that horses, other livestock or companion animals can become sick with COVID-19 or spread it to people. However, horse owners should have alternate plans in place for the care of their horses if they themselves become sick and self isolate or become hospitalized.

Wildfires and Horse Health

Here are two PDFs that teach about smoke inhalation injury in horses.

OAHN Equine Project: Equine Network Webinar Series

OAHN Equine Webinar #4 Recording: Vitamin E and Selenium with Dr. Shannon Pratt Phillips

OAHN Equine Webinar #3 Recording: Pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID) in the horse with Dr. Kristen Thane

Video and handout from Dr. Thane's webinar on PPID in the horse.

OAHN Equine Webinar #1 Recording: Sustainable Parasite Control for Horses, with Dr. Andrew Peregrine

Species-Specific COVID-19 Resources- ARCHIVED 31-Dec-2021

Farriers: Working in a COVID-19 pandemic

A guide on taking precautionary measures for farriers while working in a COVID-19 pandemic

COVID-19: Caring for your Horse During a Pandemic

At present, there is no evidence that horses, other livestock or companion animals can become sick with COVID-19 or spread it to people. However, horse owners should have alternate plans in place for the care of their horses if they themselves become sick and self isolate or become hospitalized.

Vector-Borne Diseases - Links and Resources

Resources and recent news articles related to tick- and mosquito-borne disease.

Ontario Equine Facility Operators: Biosecurity Enhancement Initiative

OMAFRA, through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, has launched a Biosecurity Enhancement Initiative to provide cost-share funding for eligible and approved projects.

Farriers: Working in a COVID-19 pandemic

A guide on taking precautionary measures for farriers while working in a COVID-19 pandemic

Wildfires and Horse Health

Here are two PDFs that teach about smoke inhalation injury in horses.

Ontario Animal Health Network Annual Update

Staying Ahead of the Curve Magazine: The Disease Surveillance Plan 2013-2018

Detailing what the DSP and OAHN completed from 2013-2018, including summaries by network, research projects, equipment purchased, tests developed, and much more.

Guide d’évaluation des risques liés à la rage (Rabies Risk Assessment Flowchart - French)

Rabies Risk Assessment Flowchart

View and download this veterinary handout.

Equine Rabies Resources

OAVT Rabies Tips for Large Animal Hospitals

A guide on how large animal hospitals can deal with rabies.

Equine Herpesvirus-1 Resources

A list of helpful resources for managing and preventing EHV-1.

Infographic: Equine herpesvirus-1 abortion

The OAHN Equine network prepared this infographic to help horse owners learn about EHV-1 and how to minimize risk for their horses.

Podcast: Broodmare Health - How to manage and reduce the impact of equine herpesvirus-1 abortion in your broodmare herd

Dr. Alison Moore is joined by Dr. Tracey Chenier DVM, DVSc, DACVT, Associate Professor of Theriogenology at the Ontario Veterinary College to discuss equine herpesvirus-1 abortion in mares

Infographic: Don't Wait, Vaccinate

Reminder to vaccinate horses against EEE and WNV.

Infographic: Equine Herpes Myeloencephalopathy (EHM)

Learn about prevention, risk, clinical signs, diagnosis, treatment, and reducing the spread of EHM.

Fact Sheet: Equine Herpesvirus-1 (for Horse Owners)

This factsheet explains what EHV-1 is, how it is spread, biosecurity tips, and much more.

Infographic: Don't Wait, Vaccinate

Reminder to vaccinate horses against EEE and WNV.

Infographics: Equine West Nile Virus

2 infographics developed by the OAHN Equine Netowork, explaining how to best protect your horse from WNV.

Vector-Borne Diseases - Links and Resources

Resources and recent news articles related to tick- and mosquito-borne disease.

OAHN Equine Network Research Project: Neorickettsia risticii in Ontario: Identifying emerging strains, their diagnosis and environmental risk factors for disease development

Fact Sheet: Bats, Birds, Insects and Snails - A Recipe for Potomac Horse Fever

Learn what Potomac Horse Fever is, how it's spread, how it's treated, and what vaccines are available.

Ontario Equine Disease Alerts

Up-to-date list with details and resources for equine diseases in Ontario.

Equine Strangles Resources

A list of informative resources on strangles

Vector-Borne Diseases - Links and Resources

Resources and recent news articles related to tick- and mosquito-borne disease.

Ontario Equine Facility Operators: Biosecurity Enhancement Initiative

OMAFRA, through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, has launched a Biosecurity Enhancement Initiative to provide cost-share funding for eligible and approved projects.

Wildfires and Horse Health

Here are two PDFs that teach about smoke inhalation injury in horses.

Wildfires and Horse Health

Here are two PDFs that teach about smoke inhalation injury in horses.

Infographic: Ticks and Lyme Disease in Ontario - 2023 UPDATE

An infographic and references for veterinarians on ticks and Lyme disease in Ontario.

Infographic: Lyme Disease in Horses – A Guide to What We Know

Learn about transmission, clinical symptoms, testing, diagnosis, treatment, prognosis, risk factors and prevention, vaccination.

Infographic: Ticks and Lyme Disease in Ontario - 2023 UPDATE

An infographic and references for veterinarians on ticks and Lyme disease in Ontario.

Equine Webinar #5: Equine Asthma with Dr. Laurent Couetil

The fifth and final installment of the 2022 OAHN Equine webinar series.

Species-Specific COVID-19 Resources- ARCHIVED 31-Dec-2021

Farriers: Working in a COVID-19 pandemic

A guide on taking precautionary measures for farriers while working in a COVID-19 pandemic

COVID-19: Caring for your Horse During a Pandemic

At present, there is no evidence that horses, other livestock or companion animals can become sick with COVID-19 or spread it to people. However, horse owners should have alternate plans in place for the care of their horses if they themselves become sick and self isolate or become hospitalized.

Infographic: How You Can Help Reduce Antibiotic Use

Equine-specific antibiotic reduction tips for veterinarians.

Antimicrobial Resistance Resources

Two great visual guides from British Equine on fighting antimicrobial resistance.

OAHN Equine Webinar #4 Recording: Vitamin E and Selenium with Dr. Shannon Pratt Phillips

Infographic: Top 10 ways to maximize your laboratory dollars

Find out the best ways to get the most out of your lab dollars.

OAHN Equine Webinar #4 Recording: Vitamin E and Selenium with Dr. Shannon Pratt Phillips

OAHN Equine Webinar #3 Recording: Pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID) in the horse with Dr. Kristen Thane

Video and handout from Dr. Thane's webinar on PPID in the horse.

OAHN Equine Webinar #1 Recording: Sustainable Parasite Control for Horses, with Dr. Andrew Peregrine

OAHN Equine Webinars 2022

2022 OAHN Public Health Update

2023 OAHN Public Health Update